On each occasion Tetevano was affected by alcohol and attacked his then girlfriend by variously pushing her to the ground, kicking her, and on one occasion picking her up by her shirt and holding her against a wall, and throwing her around the bedroom at the Merewether unit they once shared.

Given the seriousness of the offences, it is unlikely the NRL will ever register a playing contract again.

"The NRL's integrity unit has been informed of the decision [to sack him]," Manly said in a statement.

"Violence against women is an extremely serious issue and is one that the club does not condone or tolerate.

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"The Sea Eagles will provide the appropriate duty of care for Mr Tetevano and have commenced assisting in his rehabilitation by facilitating an arrangement for the player to connect with the White Ribbon campaign, the NRL Welfare and Education department as well as the Rugby League Players Association."

The timing of the latest dramas could not be worse given White Ribbon Day was celebrated last week. It is also the third domestic violence incident to make headlines in recent weeks following the standing down of South Sydney players Cody Walker and Kirisome Auva'a indefinitely.

Tetevano made 29 appearances for the Knights since making his first-grade debut in 2011 but was sacked in May after he was convicted in Belmont Local Court and fined $440 for smashing a taxi windscreen.

The 24-year-old transferred to the Sea Eagles on a one-year deal in the pre-season, before the latest court developments.